Caramel - fleur de sel mug cake

This salty sweet phenomenon is well established , and salted caramels are now every where. Fleur de sel is a fancy sea salt, hand harvested from evaporating pools along the coasts of Brittany in France. Similar "gourmet" salts can be found from just about every where on the planet, and they are definitely worth a few taste tests. You may discover something wonderful ! If you don't have sea salt caramel candies on hand, it's fine to use generic caramel candies.

Preparation time : 10 mins
Makes : 2 Mug Cakes

Ingredients :

Unsalted butter, softened : 2 Tbsp
Egg : 1 large
Granulated Sugar : 1/4 cup
Pure vanilla extract : 1/2 tsp
Caramel sauce : 1 Tbsp
Milk : 2 Tbsp
All purpose flour : 6 Tbsp (1/4 cup+2 Tbsp)
Baking soda : pinch
Fleur de sel: 1/2 tsp
Caramel candies preferably salted : 4

Method :

In a large mug, whisk together the butter and sugar with a fork.
Stir in the egg, vanilla, caramel sauce, and milk.
Add the flour and 14 tsp of teh fleur de sel.
Beat the batter until smooth.
Divide the batter between two mugs.
Top each mug with a pinch of remaining fleur de sel.
Microwave separately for 30 seconds each.
Place two caramel candies on the top of each partially cooked mug cake, then continue cooking 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more until risen and firm.

Yummy mug cake is ready to serve.

Topping ideas : Creme fraiche, fresh peaches, salted peanuts, chopped pecans, or a drizzle of vinegar-caramel sauce.

Variations : Try this recipe using cajeta, the Mexican caramel made with goat's milk. Its unique flavor will hook you.

Serve your cake hot with your choice of topping.
Enjoy your dish :)
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